Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Sugarland Run list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Sugarland Run
40 repair companies serve Sugarland Run from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Ashburn (8), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). Of those, 6 mention washer or dryer work by name. The closest is Sterling Appliance, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 39 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 53 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.3, 2.6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
First up for Sugarland Run: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (10.4 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Sugarland Run. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Sugarland Run Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Sugarland Run come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Sugarland Run Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Sugarland Run, VA
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Other Washer Repair in Sugarland Run
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Sugarland Run technician can then bring the right parts for either one.